Head: Enterprise Analytics

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Stellenbosch seeks a senior leader to develop and execute its data strategy. The ideal candidate will drive business value through analytics and AI, manage large teams, and foster a culture of analytical excellence. A minimum of an Honours Degree and over 10 years of experience in a senior data role is required. Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the data strategy for Capitec group.
• Drive business value through data analytics and AI.
• Foster a culture of analytical excellence across the organisation.
• Transform data, analytics and AI into a competitive asset.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Commercial Thinking Skills

Communications Skills

Decision Making Skills

Interpersonal & Relationship Management Skills

Leadership Skills

Management Skills

Planning, Organising and Coordination Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Strategic Thinking Skills

Education

Honours Degree in Analytical/Data/Technical

Doctoral Degree in Analytical/Data/Technical

Job description

Purpose Statement

To develop and execute the Capitec group’s data strategy, driving business value through data analytics and AI. Foster and build a culture of analytical excellence across the organisation and align advanced analytics capabilities with business objectives, driving innovation through analytics, data science and business intelligence and ensuring the integrity, accessibility, and strategic use of structured and unstructured enterprise data. To work cross-functionally across product teams, and between platform and product teams to transform data, analytics and AI into a competitive asset that fuels growth, operational efficiency, and enhances personalised client experiences.

Education (Minimum)

• Honours Degree in Analytical/Data/Technical

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

• Doctoral Degree in Analytical/Data/Technical

Experience

• 10+yrs in data and analytics management in a senior role overseeing a large organisational unit
• Experience in engaging with executive stakeholders
• Experience in managing senior team members and/or large teams
• Proven experience of using influence and relationships to drive and achieve objectives, driving adoption of new ways of work with the required organisation‑wide buy‑in

Ideally

• Experience in Financial Services or Fintech
• Working in a large enterprise organisation in a network based structure
• Experience of identifying and associating strategic business requirements
• Generating value through advanced analytics that generates business value
• Driving a pragmatic and creative approach to developing and delivering meaningful insights within given constraints such as data availability, time, and resources
• Sound understanding of the analytics capabilities to be able to lead and direct the required capability areas

Knowledge

• Solid understanding of the analytics capabilities to be able to lead and direct the required capability areas
• Knowledge of advanced analytical capabilities that can be applied to data and information to generate insights
• Knowledge and experience of the data product life cycle/value chain
• Expert knowledge of analytics best practice and data management
• Commercial, business and financial principles and practices
• Building and developing effective teams
• Governance and risk management principles
• Relevant IT systems, business products, processes, policies and systems
• Quality principles and practices

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Commercial Thinking Skills
• Communications Skills
• Decision making skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Management skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Problem solving skills
• Strategic Thinking Skills

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record